Manchester City beats Bournemouth in the Premier League and remains in third place
Marmoush opens the scoring, Nico González and Bernardo Silva double; Rodri returns to the pitch after eight months
GAME OF EMOTIONS
Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1 on Tuesday in a special match. Kevin De Bruyne played his last game for the team at Eithad Stadium, and Rodri returned to the pitch after eight months. In addition, the club moved up to third place in the table and got closer to securing a place in the next edition of the Champions League. Marmoush scored the first goal of the match with a great goal, Bernardo Silva extended the lead, and Nico González scored one of his own. Jebbison reduced the deficit in the last minute.
GOODBYE TO THE “KING”
Kevin de Bruyne played his last match for City at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. The Belgian took to the pitch wearing the captain’s armband, leading the team and receiving great tributes from the club and fans. Among them, a mosaic of him was unveiled at the training ground, a drawing saying “King” De Bruyne on the pitch, masks in the crowd and a large flag. The midfielder announced in April that he would leave City at the end of the season, after ten years, and left the pitch 23 minutes into the second half. He became the club’s all-time leading assist maker, in addition to having 108 goals, 420 appearances and 18 trophies won, including the 22/23 treble.
GOLDEN BALL IS BACK
Rodri returned to action after eight months. The midfielder had been out since September 22, 2024, when he ruptured the cruciate ligament in his right knee in the match between Manchester City and Arsenal. The injury ruled him out of the rest of the season after just four games. Rodri entered the field in the 36th minute of the second half and was given a standing ovation by the fans.The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner entered the field in the 36th minute of the second half and was applauded by the fans.
